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Khedafi DjelkhirFrench professional boxer
Date of Birth: 26.10.1983
Country:  France |
Content:
- French Boxing Star: Brahim Asloum
- Olympic Silver and Transition to Pro
- Championship and Retirement Interlude
- Return and Semi-Professional Boxing
French Boxing Star: Brahim Asloum
Early Career and Olympic SuccessBrahim Asloum, a French professional boxer of Algerian descent, made his mark in the boxing world with his impressive amateur career. He represented France in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Asloum's journey began at the 2004 European Championships, where he reached the final but fell short to German boxer Vitali Tajbert. Despite setbacks at the 2005 and 2009 World Championships, Asloum secured his first title as European Union Champion in 2007, defeating Irish boxer Carl Frampton in the final.
Olympic Silver and Transition to Pro
Asloum's crowning achievement came at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. After a technical victory over Uzbekistan's Shahin Imranov in the semifinals, he faced Ukrainian boxing sensation Vasily Lomachenko in the final. Despite fighting valiantly, Asloum was overwhelmed by Lomachenko's superior skill, resulting in a first-round stoppage.
In 2009, Asloum turned professional and quickly gained momentum, winning his first seven fights. He went on to capture the French Featherweight Championship with a points victory over fellow Frenchman Anthony Arimany in 2011.
Championship and Retirement Interlude
Asloum's professional accolades continued in 2012 when he knocked out Colombian Franklin Teran in the second round, earning the WBO Intercontinental Featherweight Title. However, a career-ending injury forced him to retire in autumn 2012. He briefly transitioned to a new role as youth advisor for the mayor of his hometown, Besançon.
Return and Semi-Professional Boxing
In September 2013, Asloum made a triumphant return to the ring with a knockout victory. He subsequently joined Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder, a semi-professional boxing team, and competed in four fights, winning three.
